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Invisible Fiber
Unit
TM
Installation Guide
for 28 GHz SONET OC-3 Applications
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Release No. 1.0, February 2000

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  • Page 1 This is a released version of this book. This PDF is for Internal Use Only and is not to be printed and distributed - OR - distributed electronically to anyone outside Triton Network Systems. Only the official hardcopy and electronic (PDFs on CD-ROMs) book products are to be distributed outside Triton Network Systems.
  • Page 2 Triton Network Systems, Inc., Document or the use, reliance upon or performance of any material contained in or accessed from this Triton Network Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Purpose of This Book ..................xi Intended Audience ..................xi Format of This Book ..................xii Conventions Used in This Book ..............xii Contacting Triton Network Systems, Inc............xiii Warnings and Safety Guidelines .............xv Conventions ....................xv Risk of Personal Injury from Electrical Shock ..........xvi Risk of Personal Injury from Fiber Optics ...........
  • Page 4 Pole-Mount Criteria ................3-5 RF Energy Exposure Safety Limits and Applicable Rules .....3-6 Mounting the IFU Bracket ................3-7 Installing Power Cables .................3-9 IFU Power Cable Test .................3-11 Installing the Fiber Optic Cable ............3-13 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5 Fiber Optic Continuity Test ..............3-18 Installing an IFU ..................3-22 Attaching IFU Cables ................3-25 Chapter 4 — Alignment Procedures ..........4-1 Setup ......................4-2 Before Starting ..................4-2 Preparing for Installation ...............4-2 Coarse Aligning the IFU ................4-3 Fine Aligning the IFU ..................4-7 Chapter 5 — Removing an IFU ............. 5-1 Servicing an IFU ..................5-2 Removing an IFU ..................5-2 Removing Cables ..................5-2...
  • Page 6 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 7: List Of Figures

    List of Figures Figure 1-1. SONET OC-3 Fiber Optic Cable Configuration ....1-4 Figure 2-1. IFU Lifting Guideline ............2-3 Figure 2-2. IFU Power Cable Hookup ...........2-4 Figure 2-3. Power Test Setup ..............2-4 Figure 2-4. IFU Configuration Setup .............2-6 Figure 3-1. Example of IFU Bracket Attached to Wall ......3-7 Figure 3-2.
  • Page 8 Figure 5-5. Positioning the IFU ..............5-7 Figure 5-6. Inserting the Radome Protector Sleeve ........5-7 Figure 5-7. Placing the Protective Cover ..........5-8 Figure 5-8. Securing the Delivery Box ..........5-8 viii © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9 List of Tables Table 2-1. Typical IFU Configuration Parts List ........2-1 Table 3-1. Site Installation Tools ............3-2 Table 3-2. Site Installation Parts (for two IFUs) ........3-2 Table 3-3. Typical Power Cable Wiring ..........3-10 Table 3-4. Typical SONET OC-3 Demarcation Panel Input Connections ..............3-16 Table 3-5.
  • Page 10 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 11: About This Book

    About This Book The Triton Network Systems, Inc., 28 GHz Invisible Fiber™ unit (IFU) delivers high bandwidth, high-speed traffic through a wireless transport. IFUs are configured at the factory to work with Fast Ethernet or SONET applications. This book describes the SONET OC-3 application for the IFU.

  • Page 12: Format Of This Book

    A Note: label to identify an informational note. For example: Refer to the previous chapter for more information. For warning and safety precaution conventions, see Conventions on page xv (English version) or Conventions on page xxi (French version). © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 13: Contacting Triton Network Systems, Inc

    Contacting Triton Network Systems, Inc. Direct any questions to your project liaison or: Triton Network Systems, Inc. Technical Assistance Center (TAC) 8529 SouthPark Circle Orlando, FL 32819 Telephone - Domestic, Toll-free: 1-877-6TRITON (1-877-687-4866) Telephone - International: +1-407-903-2070 E-Mail: support@triton-network.com FAX: +1-407-903-0995 xiii 28 GHz SONET OC-3 IFU Installation - R1.0...
  • Page 14 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 15: Warnings And Safety Guidelines

    Warnings and Safety Guidelines Conventions The following list identifies the warning and caution graphic symbols used in this guide: Risk of Personal Injury from Electrical Shock This symbol indicates a risk of personal injury due to an electrical shock. Risk of Personal Injury from Fiber Optics This symbol indicates a risk of personal injury from fiber optic cable laser radiation.

  • Page 16: Risk Of Personal Injury From Electrical Shock

    WARNING: Beware! Radio transmitter is ON when the red light indicator on the back side of the Invisible Fiber™ unit is illuminated. Observe all radio frequency energy exposure and service interruption cautions. © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 17: Other Risks Of Personal Injury

    WARNING – RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY: To comply with FCC and Health Canada RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 40 feet in front of the Invisible Fiber unit is required between this antenna and all persons while the transmitter is ON. The radio transmitter is ON when the red light indicator on the back side of the radio enclosure is illuminated.

  • Page 18: Risk Of Service Interruption

    Long-term (installed): bend radius is equal to 10 times the diameter of the cable. Short-term (during installation): bend radius is equal to 20 times the diameter of the cable. xviii © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 19: Other Precautions

    Other Precautions Failure to follow the installation procedure described in the Triton Network Systems’ product documentation may result in damage to the Invisible Fiber™ unit and render the unit unusable. If you have any questions, contact your Triton Network Systems’ project liaison or the Technical Assistance Center at: Triton Network Systems, Inc.
  • Page 20 This device may not cause interference. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 21: Avertissements Et Consignes De Sécurité

    Avertissements et consignes de sécurité Conventions La liste suivante explique les symboles d’avertissement et de mise en garde utilisés dans ce guide : Risque de lésions corporelles provoquées par la décharge électrique Ce symbole indique un risque de lésions corporelles provoquées par la décharge électrique.

  • Page 22: Risque De Lésions Corporelles Provoquées Par La Décharge Électrique

    DANGER – L’HASARD DU COURANT ÉLEVÉ : Ne pas mettre la tension avant de lire la documentation du produit fournie par la société Triton Network Systems. Cet appareil a une alimentation directe de – 48 V CC (courant de pointe de 5.0 ampères par ligne d’alimentation).

  • Page 23: Risque De Lésions Corporelles Provoquées Par L'exposition De L'énergie Radiofréquences

    Risque de lésions corporelles provoquées par l’exposition de l’énergie radiofréquences MISE EN GARDE : Attention ! Le poste émetteur est EN MARCHE lorsque le témoin rouge sur le dos de l’unité Invisible Fiber est allumé. Respecter toutes les mises en garde concernant l’exposition aux radiofréquences et l’interruption de service.

  • Page 24: Risque D'interruption De Service

    MISE EN GARDE : S’assurer que le support de montage et l’unité Invisible Fiber sont installés convenablement, selon les instructions figurant dans la documentation du produit fournie par la société Triton Network Systems. xxiv © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 25: Autres Mises En Garde

    20 fois le diamètre du câble. Autres mises en garde L’inobservation de la procédure d’installation décrite dans la documentation du produit fournie par la société Triton Network Systems peut endommager l’unité Invisible Fiber et la rendre inutilisable. Si vous avez des questions à...
  • Page 26 Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris une interférence pouvant causer une opération indésirable de l’appareil. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme avec la norme NMB-003 du Canada. xxvi © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 27: Chapter 1 - Installation Overview

    Installation Overview This chapter provides an overview of the installation procedure for the Invisible Fiber™ unit (IFU). In addition, this chapter describes the following: IFU Link Manager Power source Cables System grounding and surge suppression Installation Overview IFUs are loaded with default system attributes at the factory. At the customer’s designated staging area, the customer-specific attributes identified in the site database are downloaded to the IFU, which is then ready for installation.

  • Page 28: Ifu Link Manager

    The power cable is outdoor/indoor rated. The power cable contains four 12-AWG conductors. Fiber Optic Cable For SONET networks, the IFU requires a multi-mode and single-mode fiber optic cables (see Figure 1-1). © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 29: System Grounding And Surge Protection

    System Grounding and Surge Protection System Grounding and Surge Protection The IFU grounding system has two conceptually distinct, but electrically interconnected functional subsystems, for connection to “earth ground.” The two functional subsystems are: Earth ground (complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC) for equipment grounding systems).

  • Page 30: Figure 1-1. Sonet Oc-3 Fiber Optic Cable Configuration

    Installation Overview Figure 1-1. SONET OC-3 Fiber Optic Cable Configuration © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 - Staging Procedure

    Staging Procedure This chapter describes the IFU configuration procedure to be performed at the designated staging area. Configuring IFUs IFUs are configured by using the IFU Link Manager application to load the site-specific attributes from the attributes table in the site engineering folder. Table 2-1 identifies the parts needed for configuring a typical IFU site.
  • Page 32 Pour éviter l’endommagement de l’unité Invisible Fiber et de ses composants, ne jamais essayer de soulever la radio en tirant sur les câbles qui y sont attachés. © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 33: Figure 2-1. Ifu Lifting Guideline

    Configuring IFUs CAUTION: DO NOT lift the Invisible Fiber™ unit by the radome (front) cover to avoid damaging the antenna. MISE EN GARDE : NE PAS soulever l’unité Invisible Fiber par le couvercle du radôme (couvercle avant), afin d’éviter l’endommagement de l’antenne. Radome Cover Lifting...

  • Page 34: Figure 2-2. Ifu Power Cable Hookup

    - 48 Cable Pin C - 48 Cable Pin D Power Cable - 48 TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT TEXT Multimeter Figure 2-3. Power Test Setup © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 35 DANGER – L’HASARD DU COURANT ÉLEVÉ : Ne pas mettre la tension avant de lire la documentation du produit fournie par la société Triton Network Systems. Cet appareil a une alimentation directe de – 48 V CC (courant de pointe de 5 ampères par ligne d’alimentation).

  • Page 36: Figure 2-4. Ifu Configuration Setup

    MISE EN GARDE : Attention ! Le poste émetteur est EN MARCHE lorsque le témoin rouge sur le dos de l’unité Invisible Fiber est allumé. Respecter toutes les mises en garde concernant l’exposition aux radiofréquences et l’interruption de service. © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 37 Configuring IFUs WARNING – Radio Frequency energy: To comply with FCC and Health Canada RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 40 feet in front of the Invisible Fiber unit is required between this antenna and all persons while the transmitter is ON. The radio transmitter is ON when the red light indicator on the back side of the radio enclosure is illuminated.
  • Page 38 IFU. 18 Use the original packing material to ship the IFU to the installation site. Should the packing material not be available, contact Triton Network Systems (see Contacting Triton Network Systems, Inc. on page xiii). 19 Use the repacking information located in Packing an IFU for Shipment on page 5-5 for instructions on how to repackage the IFU for shipment.

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 - Installation Procedures

    Invisible Fiber™ unit and render the unit unusable. Read through the entire installation procedure before beginning installation. L’inobservation de la procédure d’installation décrite dans la documentation du produit fournie par la société Triton Network Systems peut endommager l’unité Invisible Fiber et la rendre inutilisable.

  • Page 40: Setup

    Right-angled snap ring pliers (for external snap ring) Table 3-2. Site Installation Parts (for two IFUs) Item No. Description Qty. IFU mounting bracket with snap ring kit IFU power cable Fiber optic cable Tie-wraps, UV-rated © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 41: Installing Ifu Components

    Installing IFU Components Installing IFU Components This section describes how to perform the following: Determine IFU mounting requirements Mount the IFU bracket Install the power cables Install the alarm cables Install the fiber optic cables 28 GHz SONET OC-3 IFU Installation - R1.0...

  • Page 42: Determining Ifu Mounting Requirements

    Le non respect de ces mesures de sécurité risquerait d'entraîner des blessures corporelles grave. The mounting locations must allow the IFU to obtain clear line of sight to the far-end IFU. © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 43: Wall-Mount Criteria

    Installing IFU Components To determine the mounting location and method: With the building manager, define the mounting location and method (wall mount or pole mount). The preferred mounting location is on a wall because it is generally structurally sound. The IFU’s streamlined exterior is designed to complement building aesthetics.

  • Page 44: Rf Energy Exposure Safety Limits And Applicable Rules

    Ensure that appropriate warning signs are properly placed and posted at the equipment site or access entry. For a complete list of warnings and safety guidelines, refer to Warnings and Safety Guidelines on page xv. © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 45: Mounting The Ifu Bracket

    Mounting the IFU Bracket Mounting the IFU Bracket Using approved engineering methods, mount the IFU bracket in the location specified in the site engineering folder (see Figure 3-1 for typical wall mounting and Figure 3-2 for typical pole mounting). Mounting Surface 102 mm 4.0 in 276 mm...

  • Page 46: Figure 3-2. Example Of Ifu Bracket Attached To Pole

    Refer to the site engineering folder for the correct location and then mount the bracket to the building or pole, using bolts as indicated. Ensure the mounting bracket is mechanically stable, plumb, and level. © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 47: Installing Power Cables

    Mounting the IFU Bracket Installing Power Cables There are two cable routes as follows: The IFU Alpha power cable runs from the IFU mounting location to the surge suppression assembly. The IFU Beta power cable runs from the IFU mounting location to the surge suppression assembly.

  • Page 48: Figure 3-3. Typical Power Cable Wiring

    Number Surge Input Number RTN (+) White (PA-2), RTN (+) White (PB-2), White/Red (PA-1) White/Red (PB-1) – 48 (–) White/Black (PA-4), – 48 (–) White/Black (PB-4), White/Brown (PA-3) White/Brown (PB-3) 3-10 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 49: Ifu Power Cable Test

    Mounting the IFU Bracket Suppressor WH (PA-2) WH/RD (PA-1) Site Equipment Alpha WH/BN (PA-3) Cabinet Power Cable Power - 48 Vdc Source WH/BK (PA-4) F1 Conn Red (PA-1) Shield Common Bar Black (PA-4) Black WH (PB-2) White (PB-2) White Common Bar WH/RD (PB-1) Brown (PB-3) Brown...

  • Page 50: Figure 3-5. Power Test Setup

    Read the measurement on the multimeter. Passing criteria is – 46 Vdc to – 56 Vdc. Record the results in Table A-1 on page A-2. Repeat the above test for each IFU power cable. 3-12 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 51: Installing The Fiber Optic Cable

    Mounting the IFU Bracket Installing the Fiber Optic Cable There are two fiber optic cable routes as follows: The IFU Alpha fiber optic cable runs from the IFU mounting location to the demarcation box. The IFU Beta fiber optic cable runs from the IFU mounting location to the demarcation box.
  • Page 52 Use large radius bends to avoid crimping and kinking the cables during the cable routing. Connect the IFU fiber optic cables to the rear side of the demarcation patch panel as shown in Figure 3-6 and Table 3-4. 3-14 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 53: Figure 3-6. Demarcation Patch Panel

    Mounting the IFU Bracket Panel Front Fiber Optic Cables From IFUs Connect IFU Fiber Cables to Rear of Panel Connect Site Equipment Cables to Front of Panel Figure 3-6. Demarcation Patch Panel 3-15 28 GHz SONET OC-3 IFU Installation - R1.0...

  • Page 54: Table 3-4. Typical Sonet Oc-3 Demarcation Panel Input Connections

    Interconnect TX Blue (FB-7) Multi-mode Interconnect RX Orange (FB-8) Multi-mode Connect the jumpers to the front of the demarcation patch panel as shown in Figure 3-7 ,Table 3-5, and Figure 3-8. 3-16 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 55: Figure 3-7. Typical Sonet Oc-3 Demarcation Jumper Locations

    Mounting the IFU Bracket Figure 3-7. Typical SONET OC-3 Demarcation Jumper Locations Table 3-5. Typical SONET OC-3 Demarcation Panel Jumper Connections Fiber Function From Fiber Function IFU Alpha Interconnect TX IFU Beta Interconnect RX IFU Alpha Interconnect RX IFU Beta Interconnect TX 3-17 28 GHz SONET OC-3 IFU Installation - R1.0...

  • Page 56: Fiber Optic Continuity Test

    The fiber optic continuity test consists of the following: Cleaning the fiber optic cable Testing the fiber optic cable 3-18 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 57 Mounting the IFU Bracket To clean the fiber optic cable: WARNING: Never touch exposed fiber with any part of your body. Fiber fragments can enter the skin and are difficult to detect and remove. AVERTISSEMENT : Ne jamais laisser une fibre nue entrer en contact avec une partie quelconque du corps.
  • Page 58 Never leave connectors unprotected after cleaning. Attach the fiber optic cable to the scope and inspect for dirt, grease, defects, dust, oil, etc. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 if necessary. 3-20 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 59: Figure 3-9. Sonet Oc-3 Fiber Optic Continuity Test Setup

    Mounting the IFU Bracket To test the fiber optic cable: Connect the SONET OC-3 FSI test cable to the IFU Alpha and IFU Beta fiber cables. Never connect the transmitter first. Connect the optical power meter to the IFU Beta test adapter (see Figure 3-9 and Table 3-6).

  • Page 60: Installing An Ifu

    Figure 3-10 provides a close-up view of an installed IFU. Installing an IFU is a two-part process that consists of the following: Mounting the IFU to the mounting bracket Attaching cables to the IFU 3-22 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 61 Installing an IFU CAUTION – LIFTING HAZARD: Two people are required to lift the Invisible Fiber™ unit. Grasp the Invisible Fiber™ unit underneath the lower edge and lift with both hands. To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. To prevent damage to the Invisible Fiber™...

  • Page 62: Figure 3-10. Mounting The Ifu

    Figure 3-10. Mounting the IFU Position the building ground cable, IFU ground cable, flat washer (4), and lock washer (5) on the bottom bolt of the mounting bracket (1) and install the nut (6). 3-24 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 63: Attaching Ifu Cables

    Installing an IFU Attaching IFU Cables To attach the IFU cables: DANGER – HIGH CURRENT HAZARD: Ensure that the – 48 Vdc power source is set to the OFF position before beginning the installation procedures for the Invisible Fiber™ unit. DANGER –...
  • Page 64 Installation Procedures 3-26 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 65: Chapter 4 - Alignment Procedures

    Invisible Fiber™ unit and render the unit unusable. L’inobservation de la procédure d’installation décrite dans la documentation du produit fournie par la société Triton Network Systems peut endommager l’unité Invisible Fiber et la rendre inutilisable.

  • Page 66: Setup

    Laptop with IFU Link Manager installed SONET test set Digital multimeter (measures DC voltage up to 100V, accuracy 0.3% or better) BNC-banana interface cable Site engineering folder 9/16 in. wrenches or sockets Optical alignment tool © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 67: Coarse Aligning The Ifu

    Coarse Aligning the IFU Coarse Aligning the IFU To align the IFU: DANGER – HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD: Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity, rainy weather, or both. DANGER – L’HASARD DU TENSION ÉLEVÉ : Ne pas travailler sur le système ni brancher ni débrancher les câbles durant l’activité...

  • Page 68: Figure 4-2. Alignment Test Setup

    DANGER – L’HASARD DU COURANT ÉLEVÉ : Ne pas mettre la tension avant de lire la documentation du produit fournie par la société Triton Network Systems. Cet appareil a une alimentation directe de – 48 V CC (courant de pointe de 5 ampères par ligne d’alimentation).
  • Page 69 Coarse Aligning the IFU Connect the BNC plug of the test cable to the BNC-banana interface cable. Connect the banana plug of the BNC-banana interface cable to the multimeter (red plug to the volt terminal, black plug to the common terminal).
  • Page 70 RF, les règles applicables et les avertissements d'interruption de service indiqués dans les manuels d'utilisation fournis avec le produit. Le non respect de ces mesures de sécurité risquerait d'entraîner des blessures corporelles grave. © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 71: Fine Aligning The Ifu

    Fine Aligning the IFU Fine Aligning the IFU To align the far-end IFU: Ensure the near-end IFU transmitter is set to ON. WARNING: Beware! Radio transmitter is ON when the red light indicator on the back side of the Invisible Fiber™ unit is illuminated.
  • Page 72 When the higher peak occurs, note the approximate position of the IFU and the corresponding voltage value. Move the IFU to the higher peak position as indicated by the multimeter display. Tighten the horizontal alignment nut on the IFU mounting bracket. © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 73 Fine Aligning the IFU To align the near-end IFU: Ensure the far-end IFU transmitter is set to ON. WARNING: Beware! Radio transmitter is ON when the red light indicator on the back side of the Invisible Fiber™ unit is illuminated. Observe all radio frequency energy exposure and service interruption cautions.
  • Page 74 13 Secure all IFU cabling with UV-rated tie-wraps. Continue to tie wrap the cables every 18 inches until they enter the building. Refer to your project manager or liaison for commissioning procedures applicable to your network. 4-10 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 75: Chapter 5 - Removing An Ifu

    Invisible Fiber™ unit and render the unit unusable. Read through the entire installation procedure before beginning installation. L’inobservation de la procédure d’installation décrite dans la documentation du produit fournie par la société Triton Network Systems peut endommager l’unité Invisible Fiber et la rendre inutilisable.

  • Page 76: Servicing An Ifu

    AVERTISSEMENT : Ne jamais laisser une fibre nue entrer en contact avec une partie quelconque du corps. Des fragments de fibre peuvent entrer dans la peau, et sont difficiles à déceler et à enlever. © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 77: Figure 5-1. Ifu Cable Connections

    Removing an IFU CAUTION: Ensure the outside optical fiber connectors are environmentally protected. Failure to do so may cause contamination of the fiber surfaces. MISE EN GARDE : S’assurer que les raccords extérieurs fibre optique sont protégés contre l’environnement. L’absence d’une telle protection peut entraîner la contamination des surfaces des fibres.

  • Page 78: Removing An Ifu From A Mounting Bracket

    Remove the two snap rings (3) from the mounting studs (7) as shown in Figure 5-2. Disengage the top IFU clamp and remove the IFU (2) from the mounting bracket (1) as shown in Figure 5-2. © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 79: Packing An Ifu For Shipment

    Packing an IFU for Shipment Use the original packing material to ship the IFU to the factory. If packing material is not available, contact Triton Network Systems (see Contacting Triton Network Systems, Inc. on page xiii). 28 GHz SONET OC-3 IFU Installation - R1.0...

  • Page 80: Figure 5-3. Ifu Packaging Materials

    Place protective covers over the optical fiber and power connectors and position the alarm cable as shown in Figure 5-4. Position Cable As Shown Place Protective Covers Figure 5-4. IFU Preparation © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 81: Figure 5-5. Positioning The Ifu

    Packing an IFU for Shipment Lower the IFU into the box in which the IFU was delivered. Make sure the protective base is placed at the bottom of the box and the IFU bracket mount locations are aligned securely within the spaces provided. Do not pick up the IFU by grasping the top of the radome cover.

  • Page 82: Figure 5-7. Placing The Protective Cover

    Figure 5-7. Placing the Protective Cover Complete packing the IFU by securing the delivery box. Secure the box by folding in the box flaps and taping the flaps together. Tape Figure 5-8. Securing the Delivery Box © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 83: Appendix A - Ifu Test Results

    IFU Test Results This appendix contains tables for recording the power, fiber optic, and alignment test data. This appendix includes the following tables: Table A-1 shows the results of the Power Source Test. Table A-2 shows the results of the Alarm Cable Verification Test. Table A-3 shows the results of the Fiber Optic Test.

  • Page 84: Power Source Test

    IFU Alpha Interconnect TX IFU Beta Interconnect RX IFU Alpha Interconnect RX IFU Beta Interconnect TX Far-End Test Table A-3. Far-End Test Results #1 Min/Max IFU Signal IFU Number Signal Pass/Fail Strength Set Strength © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 85: Near-End Test

    Near-End Test Table A-4. Far-End Test Results #2 Min/Max IFU Signal IFU Number Signal Pass/Fail Strength Set Strength Near-End Test Table A-5. Near-End Test Results #1 Min/Max IFU Signal IFU Number Signal Pass/Fail Strength Set Strength Table A-6. Near-End Test Results #2 Min/Max IFU Signal IFU Number...
  • Page 86 IFU Test Results © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 87: Invisible Fiber™ Product Glossary

    Invisible Fiber™ Product Glossary 10BaseFL Part of the IEEE 802.1j standard for 10 Mbps Ethernet fiber. 10BaseT IEEE 802.3 standard specifying Ethernet over unshielded twisted pair cables. 99.999% availability (Also known as five 9s availability.) Amount of time the system is expected to be available.
  • Page 88 Amount of energy lost when radio waves are transmitted due to the presence of atmospheric gases. attenuation The reduction in the strength of a signal measured in dB. See also propagation loss. glossary-2 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 89 azimuth The horizontal angle the radiating lobe of an antenna makes. When you adjust an IFU by its azimuth, you move it on its horizontal plane (left to right or right to left). backbone A backbone is the transport path that provides connectivity to other paths. On the Internet or a WAN, the backbone is a series of paths to which local, regional, or global networks connect.
  • Page 90 The process of setting equipment attributes that enables equipment to function as intended. consecutive point Network architecture implemented via a point-to-point-to-point design. See Customer Premise Equipment (CPE). glossary-4 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 91 See Domain Name System (DNS). domain name Name that identifies one or more IP addresses. For example, triton-network.com is a domain name. Domain Name System (DNS) A utility that translates an IP address into a domain name and vice versa. For example: triton-network.com translates to 208.206.40.131.
  • Page 92 Normal signal attenuation of radio waves transmitted through free space. Free space loss increases logarithmically with increased hop distance. glossary-6 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 93 Fresnel zone A diffraction zone around the line-of-sight path between two points as shown in the following illustration. Fresnel Zone 2 Miles The line of sight, including the Fresnel zone, must be clear of obstructions to ensure communication between the IFUs. gateway A network point that aggregates traffic and acts as an entrance to another network.
  • Page 94 Internet Protocol (IP) A connectionless network layer protocol used for forwarding individual packets from one intermediate destination (typically a router) to another on the way to their final destination. glossary-8 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 95 Internet Service Provider (ISP) An operator that provides its customers access to the Internet. Invisible Fiber™ unit See IFU. See Internet Protocol (IP). See Internet Service Provider (ISP). ITU rain model System of formulas, charts, and maps developed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to characterize rain attenuation.
  • Page 96 The statistics allow collection of performance data and the variables allow configuration of the device. See Management Information Base (MIB). microwave radio Device that uses microwave frequencies (3–300 GHz) for consecutive point communication. glossary-10 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 97 Millimeter Wave (MMW) The frequency range between 30 and 300 GHz. MMIC See Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC). See Millimeter Wave (MMW). modem MOdulator, DEModulator. A device that converts between analog and digital signaling. modulation Act of encoding information onto a carrier signal. Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) Integrated circuit technology that provides two-watt linear power at the Tx port of the RF power amplifier.
  • Page 98 OC-3 Optical Carrier level 3. Optical signal designed to receive and transmit SONET. A pure OC-3 SONET channel carries 155.52 Mbps. glossary-12 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 99 OC-12 Optical Carrier level 12. Optical signal designed to receive and transmit SONET. A pure OC-12 SONET channel carries 622.08 Mbps. OC-48 Optical Carrier level 48. Optical signal designed to receive and transmit SONET. A pure OC-48 SONET channel carries 2.4 Gbps. operating system (OS) Program that loads when a computer is booted and manages all the other applications in the computer.
  • Page 100 A device that generates a precise radio frequency signal to be used as a reference. See Radio Frequency (RF). RF spectrum Range of available radio frequencies. glossary-14 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 101 router A layer-3 physical device that aggregates and directs network traffic based on TCP/IP. RS-232 Recommended standard physical interface (connector) for electrical, functional, and mechanical communication interfaces between computers, terminals, and modems. See Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI). RSSI See Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI). security management System to protect a network from invalid access.
  • Page 102 Family of data communication protocols universally implemented on the Internet.TCP is a transport layer protocol used for reliable, connection-oriented communication between two applications. transceiver Abbreviation for a transmitter and receiver. transmitter Device that converts signals for transmission. glossary-16 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 103 Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM) The goal of TCM is the same as other error correction schemes – to increase data rate by adding redundancy to reduce error. TCM uses redundancy to enhance the signal detection process. Trellis encoding rate Rate of TCM. (See Trellis Coded Modulation (TCM).) Transmitted signal or transmitter.
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  • Page 105: Index

    2-2 attached to wall 3-7 setup 2-6 mounting 3-7 staging area 2-1 pole mount 3-8 contacting Triton Network Systems, Inc. xiii removing IFU from 5-4 conventions warnings and safety English xv fiber optic warning xv cable 1-2 French xxi...
  • Page 106 4-3 removing from bracket 5-4 defined 3-22 requirement for mounting on roof test 4-10 pole mount 3-5 results form A-3 wall mount 3-5 servicing 5-2 wall mount setup 3-7 index-2 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 107 removing IFU cables 5-2 optical fiber IFU from bracket 5-4 See fiber optic risk electrical shock convention xv warnings xvi part number 2-2 fiber optics parts list convention xv configuration 2-1 warnings xvi site installation 3-2 other precautions xix personal injury personal injury cautions xvii cautions xvii...
  • Page 108 3-7 wall mount, IFU 3-5 warnings risk from fiber optics xvi convention xv risk of electrical shock xvi convention xv risk of radio frequency energy exposure xvi convention xv index-4 © 1999 Triton Network Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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